Manager, Risk Management - Atlanta, GA

The posting, as Cortland wrote it

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Role Overview

As the Risk Management Manager, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the Risk Management function while strengthening the processes, reporting, and controls that support the business. You'll manage claims and risk-related activities, analyze incident and claims data, support insurance and vendor compliance, and identify opportunities to create more efficient, consistent, and scalable workflows.

Risk Management Operations

• Manage key Risk Management activities, including claims administration, incident reporting, insurance processes, vendor compliance, and departmental reporting.
• Process and oversee monthly invoices related to Risk Management programs and services.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions by coordinating insurance and other Risk Management requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Legal, Accounting, Procurement, and other teams to address risk-related matters and ensure consistent processes.
• Provide guidance to associates and business partners on Risk Management requirements, processes, and documentation.

Claims Management

• Manage third-party claims, including vendor damage and resident insurance-related matters, from initial reporting through resolution and recovery.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, adjusters, vendors, residents, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely claim resolution.
• Coordinate liability releases and maintain complete supporting documentation.
• Review incident information, scopes of work, claim documentation, and supporting records for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized claims records and proactively monitor open matters to drive resolution and recovery.

Process Improvement

• Evaluate Risk Management processes to identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual work, and improve consistency.
• Develop standardized processes, templates, tools, and documentation that make Risk Management activities easier to manage and scale.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks and improve how information moves between Risk Management and business partners.
• Partner with internal teams to improve systems and workflows supporting incident reporting, claims, insurance administration, and vendor compliance.
• Establish controls and checkpoints that improve data quality, documentation, and accountability.
• Identify bottlenecks and transition manual or individual-dependent activities into docume

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